DeltaV Automation Area Lead

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Topeka is seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Area Lead to join their team of engineering professionals. This remote position requires 8+ years of hands-on experience in automation, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, and focuses on overseeing process automation software development. The role offers competitive annual compensation ranging from $100,000 to $153,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) contributions.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation experience, particularly in pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of DeltaV platform design and implementation.
• Understanding of ISA-88 standards and GAMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process automation software development.
• Develop functional specifications with system integrators.
• Ensure automation deliverables' consistency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Protocol writing

Scripting and test automation

Mentoring

Innovation drive

Organizational skills

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

HMI

APIs

SQL software

Job description

Overview

Cognizant Technology Solutions in LSMG is seeking DeltaV Automation Area Lead who could join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee process automation software development for their area
• Work with system integrators to develop functional specifications
• Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables (functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.) within their area
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
• Assist in defining the DeltaV software components that need to be created or modified
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Project Technical Lead for their area
• Develop functional requirements working in multidisciplinary teams
• Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
• Responding to system integrator technical queries for their area
• Support automation software testing execution: test case preparation, problem reporting and resolution, change verification
• Witness and verify the system integrator Software Factory Acceptance Tests
• Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
• Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
• Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
• Maintain compliance with training requirements

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset.
• Natural problem solver.
• Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration.
• Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation.
• Mentor, guide and support fellow team members.
• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on automation experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry (API/bulk manufacturing, Monoclonal Antibody, Bioconjugate is desired but not required), with a strong focus on Process Automation project with DeltaV platform design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control standards, GAMP guidelines, and deriving software control strategies from PFDs and related process documents.
• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies in automation contexts.
• Ability to lead small teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical decision-making for their specific process automation area.
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is desired but not required.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until Oct 3rd 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 K -$ 153,000 K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.